What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher position at Muddy Cow?
Job Summary
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation for dishware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machines and manual cleaning methods. The position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities.
- Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
- Sort and stack clean dishes.
- Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
- Scrub pots, pans, and trays by hand before sending them through the dishwasher.
- Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
- Set up and break down dishwashing area.
- Clean and roll and unroll mats.
- Fill and empty soak tubs with cleaning or sanitizing solutions.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
- Notify manager anytime dish machine or rinse cycle falls below safety standards and temperature.
Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities
- Fill in other areas of kitchen responsibilities if needed.
- Knowledge of standards of food preparations and serving, storage of food and kitchen procedures.
- Professional communication skills required.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast, efficiently and stay focused under pressure.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and nights.
- Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 25lbs of force on occasion.